2009 Player Ratings

The
players have not been scouted, the season has not been played, and yet here is
my list of top players in the 2009 NFL Draft. Enjoy it if you can. I like
the first 13 players in the draft, after that it is still a massive
crap-shot.

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1

Aaron
Curry- 6-2,
242,
4.56

LB

Wake
Forest

The Combine
matters. When you show up at the Combine and put on a show like Aaron
Curry did, I don't know how to keep him out of the number one spot.

Do-it- all LB.
Work out warrior, lives in the weight room, and can play every linebacking position known to
man. Loves to attack and can hit through offensive players like their
balsawood. A Patriot's type LB: tough, strong, smart, aware, and fast.

9.7

2

Brian Orakpo- 6-3
3/8,
262, 10'10", 4.45 SS, 4.7

DE/OLB

Texas

Pass
rushing force who can also play the run. Lines up in four-point-stance
like a DT. Reminds of Justin Tuck, and not the Justin Tuck from Notre
Dame, but the Pass rushing maniac from the NYG.

9.7

3

Michael Crabtree-
6-1 3/8, 220

WR

Texas Tech

The Combine
matter. When you are a 6-3 WR, and you show up at the Combine at 6-1, it
matters. When you are a WR, and are reliant on your speed, and show up at
the Combine with a Stress Fracture in your foot, it matters.

High
school wunderkind who has dominate Texas Tech schedule like he was still
in high school. Has everything you want in a WR and more. He's the
best WR prospect I've seen since Larry Fitzgerald.

9.7

4

Jason
Smith-
6-5, 309, 33 Reps

OLT

Baylor

The Combine
matters. Jason Smith put on a show, not only on the field, but in the press
conferences as well, and he clear put himself on top of the OLT depth
chart.

Super
athlete who can sometimes look like he can anything on the field he wants.
Only, I just wish I could seem him line up in a three point stance and
power into a DE.

9.6

5

Eugene
Monroe- 6-5, 311,
5.2

OLT

Virginia

Could
move up, because he will work out like D'Brickashaw Furguson in predraft
workouts. He is legitimate
LT prospect. Looked like a giant on the field against lower level competition,
and destroyed D-Ends in his Conference.

9.5

6

*Mark
Sanchez- 6-2, 224, 4.88

QB

USC

I think
Sanchez is underrated. He comes up big
in the big games. Played in a Pro style offense. Throws with terrific
accuracy. Has a strong arm. He is smart, and super competitive. The
problem is his starting experience. The record for QBs with less then 30 starts
in college is atrocious, and he started only 15 games. Has a history of
injury. Still, I Would be tempted to take him over Stafford

9.5

7

Matthew
Stafford-
6-2, 220, 4.8

QB

Georgia

Looks
like the top player in the Draft to me. Has a great arm and can make ever
throw. Needs some coaching however. Had inconsistent Junior season, but
played behind a horrible O-Line in the SEC. Reminds me of Jay Cutler, who
was fighting for his life every time he passed the ball. Plus, when I
watch him play he seemed to play better in the Second half.

9.5

8

Rey Maualaga- 6-2, 250, 4.9

LB

USC

He
was a better prospect then Rivers last year, and word out of Southern Cal
is that he has been running sub-4.5s at 260 pounds. I maybe tainted by his
GREAT play in 'SC Bowl Game last season, but is the top LB in the Draft at
doing what the Patriots want their Off-The-Line linebackers to do, taking
on O-Guards in the middle of the field.

9.5

9

B.J. Raji- 6-1.5, 328, 5.2

NT/DT

B.C.

Can
control the middle against the run, and has the special knack for finding
the QB.

9.4

10

Peria
Jerry- 6-2, 295

DT

Mississippi

Super
strong undersized Under-Tackle, who just dominated whoever they put in front of
him. The only question is can he do that to NFL O-Linemen. After watching
him this season, I wouldn't bet against him. Rising fast, and with a great
post season he could find him self in the top 15. All-American DT. Really improved
as a passrusher in 2008, and sometimes looked like he could penetrate at
will. He garnered 17 TFL and 6 Sacks last season. His is undersized, but
very strong, plays low, and knows how to take on blockers in the running
game. Top rated Under Tackle in this years Draft.

9.3

11

*Chris 'Beanie' Wells- 6-1,
235, 4.38

RB

Ohio
ST

Big
power Back who looks like he has the speed to play in the NFL. He has
a rare combination of athleticism and size. However,
his injury history has to be a concern.

9.3

12

AaronMaybin-
6-3 3/4, 249, 4.6

OLB/DE

Penn
ST

Another
undersized pass rushing D-End who will have to prove he can play LB.
Reminds me of Rosie Colvin. Has the most explosive first step in this
draft, as a passrusher.

9.3

13

*Knowshon
Moreno- 5-10 3/8, 217, 4.5

RB

Georgia

Great runner.
The more I watch him the more I like him. Reminds of Cadillac Williams, only he has no history of injuries.

9.3

14

*Michael
Oher- 6-6, 333,
5.3

OLT

Mississippi

Oher will
step right in at Left Tackle, though he may not be ready. He was the top
high school linemen of his class. He has great feet, and can dance with
any bear. Dominated verse LSU. Despite HUGE size can play low and gains
leverage. He has the feet, size, and athleticism to play Left tackle in
the NFL. When he is on, he destroys D-Linemen. His biggest negative is
experience. Having only started two seasons in high school, and two
seasons at Mississippi.

9.3

15

*Everette
Brown-
6-1, 250, 4.7

DE/OLB

Florida
ST

Pure
speed rusher, who has the athleticism to play OLB in a 3-4. Stouter
against the run than his size would indicate, when he wants to be. Had an explosive Senior
season. I like him more as a D-End than an OLB.

9.3

16

Malcolm
Jenkins-
6-2, 200, 4.53

CB/FS

Ohio
ST

Big
CB who has questionable feet. Made an excellent decision coming back for
his Senior year, where he looked a thousand times more aggressive to me. I
have been his biggest critic to date. However, he has looked great every time
I watched him this year. He plays the run stronger, hits harder, and can
stick to WR like gum in hair. I did not think he was a top Corner coming
out last year, and this year out of respect for his great aggressive turn
around he is my top CB, and I couldn't be happier if the Pats some how got
him.

9.3

17

Robert
Ayers-
6-3 3/8, 272, 4.8, 4.46 SS,

DE

Tennessee

A
one hit wonder who had an excellent Senior year, and a great Senior Bowl.
May have worked his way into the First Round with the improvements he made
in less than one year.

9.3

18

Brandon Pettigrew-
6-5, 256, 4.83

TE

Oklahoma
ST

Super
tough TE who can block DE like Daniel Graham. Runs short patterns well,
and can catch the ball. However, he will never stretch the seam, and can
look lost beyond ten yards downfield.

9.3

19

Tyson Jackson- 6-6, 295,
5.0

DE/DT

LSU

So
far he is the top 3-4 D-End prospect in the Draft.

9.3

20

*Eben Britton-
6-5, 310, 5.1

OLT

Arizona

Has
the size and athleticism to play OLT in the NFL. However, something is
missing in his game, and he will need to be coached up.

9.3

21

James Laurinaitis- 6'3, 245,
4.72

ILB

Ohio
ST

Run-around Inside Backer who makes a TON of Tackles, as Ohio St has a tendency
to abandon him in the middle of the field.

9.3

24

Donald
Brown- 5-10 1/4, 210, 4.51, 10'5", 41.5

RB

Connecticut

I
never heard of this guy, until I him against Virginia, and I could not
have been more impressed.

9.3

23

Darius
Butler- 5-10,
178, 4.36

CB

Connecticut

More good
news for the Pats is that the 2nd and 3rd Rounds will be filled with
undersized Cover Corners as well, and again 40 times will determine their
order. Butler actually has pretty good sized, and has eye-popping
quickness.

9.3

24

Brain
Cushing- 6-3, 250, 4.68

OLB/DE

USC

Some
think he is a better prospect then Keith Rivers and Maualaga, but I don't
buy it. However, he does a lot of things well and works to improve each
season. He will be a good Pro. Loves the weight room, and will not be out
worked.

Big
tall receiver. Who had great production at Rutgers. He is also my bane,
because I keep forgetting to put him in my top 100;-)

9.3

30

Lawrence
Sidbury- 6-2
5/8, 265, 4.64, 28 Reps, 35", 10'0"

DE/OLB

Richmond

Amazing
small school passrushing athlete. he has earned his way into the 2nd
Round, and may be to good to pass in the 1st.

9.3

31

Larry
English-
6-2 1/2, 251, 4.69

OLB/DE

Northern
Illinois

Another
undersized pass rushing D-End. He will be rush LB in the NFL. Look for 3-4 teams
to be drooling all over him. Likes to spin. Never stops pushing towards
the ball. Blasts off the line like a rocket.

9.2

32

*Andre
Smith- 6-5, 350

OG/OLT

Alabama

My
first buyer beware player. He Sets in Pass Protection more like an NFL O-G
then and NFL Left Tackle, and the further backwards he has to go the worse
he looks. However, he is the best Run Blocker in the Draft.

9.2

33

William
Beatty-
6-6, 307, 5.12

OLT

Connecticut

A
light and slight Left Tackle who needs to get into an HGH program
fast.

9.2

34

Ron
Brace-
6-3, 329, 5.3 32 Reps, 28"

DT/NT

BC

A
big run stuffing D-Tackle. Pure power player, who would be much more
effect if he could add a passrush move or two.

Troubled
youth, who also happens to be the best Athlete in the draft. And he is not
just a Triangle-Numbers guy, he can cover. Tough guy who maybe the most physical Corner in the Draft.
Tackles like a guided missile, and can blow up ball carriers. Also is very
good in coverage, and maybe more of a Safety.

9.2

36

Clay
Mathews- 6-3, 250, 4.57

OLB/DE

USC

He
is a 1st Round talent, and will be taken in the 1st Round. Has plays with
amazing speed and quickness.

9.2

37

LouisDelmas-
5-11 3/8, 202, 4.5

SS

Western
Michigan

Has
that knack for finding the ball all over the field. Great hitter, he hurt
my teeth just watching him hit WRs over the middle. Super tough team first
player, who sacrifices his body to hurt Offensive players.

9.2

38

Hakeem
Nicks-
6-1/2,
225, 4.49

WR

North
Carolina

Great Wide
receiver, good athlete. He is not a great athlete playing WR, he is just a
WR.

9.2

39

Max Unger- 6-5, 320,
5.3

OC

Oregon

His
switch to O-Center has him fighting for the top spot with Alex Mack. Most versatile
O-Lineman in the Draft.

9.2

40

Alphonso
Smith-5-10, 195,
4.5

CB

Wake
Forest

Super
tough super quick press Press Corner. Starting to look more and more like
he is destined for the Pats at 23.

9.2

41

William Moore-6-1,
220, 4.49

S

Missouri

May
be best combination of pass defender and run defender in the Draft. If he
can match his 111 TKL and 8 INTs he could be a top ten pick. Can cover
like a corner and hit like a Linebacker. Lines up all over the field, from
FS to Slot Corner to Nickel Linebacker. Top Safety in this years
Draft.

9.2

42

Conner
Barwin- 6-3 7/8,
251, 4.50, 23 Reps, 40.5" Vert, 10'8"

OLB/TE

Cincinnati

Amazing
athlete who looks like he can anything he wants on the football field.
Tested out as the most athletes D-End at the Combine.

9.2

43

Percy Harvin- 5-11,
185, 4.41

WR/KR/RB

Florida

The
tweener of the three super-fast/super- big-play specialists. I placed him
in the middle, because I think he has a good chance of developing into a
legit NFL WR, just not as good as Jeremy Maclin, but better than Derrick
Williams.

9.2

44

Fili
Moala- 6-5, 300, 5.16

DT/DE

USC

A D-Tackle type who can actually rush the passer a little. Looks
like he might be an interesting 5-technique DE in the 3-4. Had great
Senior Bowl, and solidified himself as a First Round Pick.

9.2

45

Alex Mack-
6-4, 307, 5.17

OC

California

Top
Center and maybe interior O-Lineman in the Draft.

9.2

46

Josh
Freeman- 6-6,
250,

QB

Kansas
State

Big, strong
armed QB still learning the position.

9.2

47

Clint
Sintim-
6-3, 249, 4.97

OLB

Virginia

A
super rarity in college football, a legit 3-4 Outside Linebacker who
played OLB in college. Not my favorite player. Always looked a little
stiff hipped and not a fluid athlete, to me.

9.0

48

Patrick
Chung-
5-11,
210, 4.51

SS

Oregon

Has a great reputation,
but didn't seem to stand out when I watched him play. A big hitter who has
a knack for being around the ball. Reminds me of Brandon Meriweather, in
that he plays like a SS in a FS body.

9.2

49

Jamon Meredith-
6-4 3/4, 304, 5.0, 31 Reps, 28", 8'9", 34 3/4"arms

OG

South
Carolina

Finesse
blocker who always leaves me wanting more. However, he is a Patriots type
of linemen. A little smaller and more athletic then strong, and he has
great versatility as he has played Left Tackle and Left Guard, and can
fill in anywhere except Center.

9.2

50

Shawn
Nelson- 6-4.5,
242, 4.56

TE

Southern
Miss.

A pass
catching talent, who showed he could block at Senior Bowl.
Worked his way into the 2nd Round, and maybe the First. He is the easily
the 2nd rated TE in this Draft.

9.1

51

Michael Johnson- 6-7,
255,
4.75

DE/OLB

Georgia
Tech

Pass
rushing tweener who needs to add weight, strength, stoutness verse the
run. But he can sure get to the QB.

9.1

52

Shonn
Greene- 5-10.5 227, 4.55, 23 Reps, 39", 10'6", 4.25 SS

RB

Iowa

I
never heard of this guy, until I watch Iowa's Bowl game. I could not be
more impressed. An overaged prospect who will go much later than he
should. I like his story of failure. How he got thrown out of school
for not attending to his academic responsibilities. He had to get a real
job and work for a living, and he worked his way out of his immaturity.
Than he got a break and was recruited by a junior College, and got his academics
in order, and really matured into an excellent young man. He was
readmitted into Iowa, By all accounts, he is one of the hardest working
players on the team. Plus, I just like the way he runs.

9.1

53

Mike
Wallace- 6',
189, 4.33

WR

Mississippi

Late
blooming WR who seemed to put it all together at the Senior Bowl. He go as
high as his Forty time is low.

9.0

54

Sean
Smith-
6-2,
210, 4.51

CB/FS

Utah

Overrated
prospect, because he's tall. Why do people think that is you are 6-2 and
play CB you must be great?

9.0

55

Jarron
Gilbert-
6-5, 284, 4.8, 4.4 SS, 37",

DE

San
Jose State

Super
athletic freak, who shows great burst (at least in the swimming pool;-).
Had a great week at the East-West Shriners game. Looks like a very
interesting prospect for 3-4 D-End.

9.0

56

Cody
Brown-
6-2, 242, 4.6, 26, 36.5, 10'0",

OLB/DE

Connecticut

Brown
is an undersized passrusher who likes like a Linebacker to me.

9.0

57

Rashard
Johnson-
5-11.5, 195, 4.5

FS

Alabama

Another
Safety who seems to come up with the big plays and the big times. Not the
biggest of the Safeties, but I'd take on my team any day. Don't be
surprised if he somehow ends up on the Pats.

9.0

58

DerrickWilliams- 6', 196,
4.55

WR/KR/RB

Penn
ST

Last
of the three super-fast/super- big-play specialists. I placed him last,
because I think he has a lesser chance of developing into a legit NFL WR
than Jeremy Maclin or Percy Harvin.

9.0

59

KyleMoore-
6-4.6, 265, 4.76

DE

USC

Who
is this guy? One of the top 3-4 D-End prospect in the Draft. Showed
up at the Senior Bowl after an anonymous Senior season at 'SC. Played nearly
as well as any D-Lineman at the Senior Bowl, you could count the guys who
looked better on one hand!

9.0

60

*Sen'DerickMarks- 6-1, 295,
5.0

DT

Auburn

The
best 3-technique Under Tackle I saw play this year. Plays with amazing Strength,
leverage, and can burst past any O-Guard with his otherworldly quickness.
Slightly undersized, and how slightly will determine how far he falls.

9.0

61

LeSean
McCoy- 5-11 200, 4.5

RB

Pittsburgh

Speed,
speed, speed. A player I hate to evaluate. The first two time I watched
him play, they were the two worst games of his college career. The last
time I watched him play he looked like a bigger Warren Dunn. He just
played at a faster speed than everyone else on the field.

8.9

62

Marcus
Freeman- 6-1,
245, 4.4

LB

Ohio
ST

Fast
Linebacker who is actually better at taking on blocks then the
Laurinaitis. Still a flash and dash LB better suited to a Tampa Two.

8.9

63

Jared
Cook-
6-4 5/8,
249, 4.5, 4.56 SS, 7.25 3-Cone,

TE

South
Carolina

Super
athletic H-Back who can catch the ball all over the field and stretch the
seam.

8.9

64

Mohamed
Massaquoi- 6-1.5,
207, 4.51,
4.15 SS, 10'7"

WR

Georgia

Very
underrated WR. I saw him projected as a 7th Round pick on one site. Has
very good hands, but will drop some early on in games. However, whenever I
watched Georgia play, he was making clutch catch after clutch
catch.

8.9

65

Cornelius
Ingram-
6-4, 245, 4.68, 33" Vert

TE

Florida

Big
receiving T-End who lost final season at Florida to knee injury. Showed he
had his athleticism back at the Combine.

8.9

66

Phil Loadholt- 6-8, 350

OT

Oklahoma

Has
great size and decent athleticism, but he is a waist bender who Has to
learn to bend at the knees if he wants to succeed in the NFL.

8.9

67

Andy
Levitre- 6-2
3/8, 306, 23 Reps, 30.5

OG

Oregon
ST

A
bit undersized smart athletic O-Guard.

The
top O-Guard in a bad O-Guard Draft.

8.5

68

Andre
Brown-
6' 224, 4.28 SS,

RB

North
Carolina ST

Great
running back. Has everything you want in a running back, but health.

8.8

69

James
Casey-
6-3 1/2, 246, 36" Vert, 28 Reps,

H-Back/FB

Rice

A
small college super athlete, who had terrific production last season.

8.8

70

Paul
Kruger-
6-4.5, 263, 5.0, 24 Reps, 32.5"

DE/OLB

Utah

Another
overrated prospect who may not have the athleticism to be a started on the
next level.

8.8

71

D.J.
Moore- 5-10, 185, 4.57

CB

Vanderbilt

Slim,
smart, and fast Corner, who can look a little fragile sometimes. However,
I love his feet. He has the best feet of any CB in the Draft. His backpedal maybe the best in nation. One of those rare
player who looks more natural going backwards than forwards.

8.8

72

ChipVaughn-
6-2, 215, 4.51

SS

Wake
Forest

The
good news for Patriots fans is that there are a LOT of Second and Third
Round Safeties in this years draft. They will fall into order according to
their 40 times. I like Vaughn because he always seems to come up with the
big play at the big time. He is at his best on 3rd down, and in the Forth
Quarter.

8.8

73

Rashard
Jennings-
6-1, 234, 4.67

RB

Liberty

Super
athlete. Jacked-up RB. Showed up at Senior built like a Greek
god.

8.8

74

Vance
Walker-
6-2,
295, 4.9

DT/DE

Georgia
Tech

Walker could
be a nice pick as a late round 3-4 D-End. He shows enough quickness to
still be able to provide some passrusher if you move him to the
5-Technique.

8.8

75

Duke
Robinson-6-4, 333

OG

Oklahoma

All-American
O-Guard returns for his Senior season.

8.9

76

MattShaughnessy-
6-5, 255

DE

Wisconsin

Terrific
3-4 D-End prospect. Smart player who plays stronger then size would
indicate. Great read and react D-End. Has the speed to still get to QB.
The more I watch him the more I like him.

8.9

77

JuanquinIglesias-
6-1, 200, 4.54

WR

Oklahoma

Another
player I'm torn on. Has a good combination of Speed, quickness, and hands.
But, he always leaves me wanting more. However, he did make a lot of big
plays for Oklahoma. But, I wonder if he is a product of the system.
However, he is great after the catch and really some great speed in the
open field.

8.9

78

Darry
Beckwith-
6',
233,

ILB

LSU

Needs to be
much more physical. Flash and dash Linebacker who needs to find his way
onto a Tampa-Two team.

Beckwith
is a classic flash and dash Linebacker. Has value to a Tampa-Two defense
exclusively. Strong for his size. Very quick, and flash all around the
field. Played outside mostly at LSU, and was moved inside as a Senior, and
really excelled. Dashes around blocks mostly, but has a good swim move
when O-Lineman catch him. Always looking to avoid blockers with quickness
and hands. Excellent hand fighter, who knows how to chop O-Linemen's hands
with great force as they reach out for him. Has a good rip move when
rushing the QB. Very aware in coverage. Keeps his head up, and knows how
to read the QBs eyes. Good at sniffing out the screen. Can throw in the
big his when player come across the middle. Smart.

8.9

79

Louis
Murphy-
6-2,
203, 4.43, 12 Reps,

WR

Florida

Tall thin
receiver who played great in Florida's championship game.

8.5

80

Roy
Miller-
6-1, 310, 5.09, 36 Reps

NT/DT

Texas

Big
Nose Tackle type, who could be a very interesting Nose Tackle prospect in
the 4th Round.

Has everything
you you want in a QB except size. He is clearly the 4th best QB in this
Draft. I don't understand how scouts call Nate Davis, Graham Harrell,
Cullen Harper, Chase Daniel, Nathan Brown, and Brain Hoyer are NFL
prospects at QB, then say White can't play QB in the NFL? Last season he
took the giant step forward from being a Running QB who could throw, to a
Throwing QB who can run. He was easily the best QB at the Senior Bowl, and
all the scouts acted surprised that a four year starter ay West
Virginia could throw the bowl smoothly and accurately. Did they watch him
at all last season? I watched West Virginia's first game of the season,
and even I could see he was a different QB then his previous three season.
Then he goes the Combine and tests out as the best QB athletically in the
Draft. And again scouts act surprised he displayed a smooth and accurate
arm? I don't understand it.

8.8

85

Patrick
Turner-
6-5, 221, 4.6

WR

USC

A
big Safety who can really hit and cover. Looks like a SS and plays
like a FS.

8.8

86

Ladarius
Webb- 5-10,
179, 4.46, 36",

CB/FS/KR

Nichols
ST

A small
school school Tampa Two Corner.

Webb is a
small school Super tough super athlete. He looked like the best athlete at
DB at the Combine. He also holds value as Specials Teams as he was one of
the best Kick Returners in college the last two years. Played in a zone
heavy scheme at Nichols, where he showed he is super aggressive against
the run. Has value as a FS as well. Looks like his best position in the
NFL is probably as a Tampa Two Corner. However, he is smart and a super
athlete, and should be able to play some man in NFL.

8.8

87

Gerald
Cadogan- 6-5,
309, 26 Reps

OLT

Penn
ST

An
big smart athletic O-Lineman who might be able to OLT in NFL.

8.8

88

HermanJohnson-
6-8 360

OG

LSU

A
giant who has better feet than you could possibly believe, for a giant.
However, he is Sloooow! The more I watch him the less I like him.

8.7

89

Javon Ringer-
5-9,
200, SS 3.89!, 4.5, 32 Reps!

RB

Michigan
ST

Has
the strong legs you need to take the pounding of an NFL RB.

Ringer
reminds me of Charles Barkley, what separates him form the rest are his
great powerful legs. Shuck and jive Running back who always keeps his
amazingly quick feet moving. Like to shuck and jive with his shoulders as
well. Good blitz pick up skills. Not ultra bulky, and when he picks up the
blitzer he gets knocked back a lot, but he never stops fighting and finds
a way to get back between the LB and the QB. Has good hands on the swing
pass, where his speed can be particularly dangerous. Has astonishing
balance, can take vicious hits to his legs that flip him into the air and
still somehow regain his balance. He can run threw arms, hands, and legs
all attacking his feet and lower legs, and somehow still stay up and
running. Knows how to hide behind his big blockers, and set use them
to set up defenders. Can not only make the first man miss, but can
shimmy-shimmy-shake past the next two as well. If he is not an NFL RB than
I just don't know what an NFL RB is. He will go much lower than he should
because of his lack of height.

9.0

90

Chase
Coffman- 6-5,
256

TE

Missouri

Terrific
receiving TE. Sometimes looks like he owns the middle of the field. I
can't tell how many times I watch him pick up the first down right between
the hashes, a QBs best friend. Not fast, and doesn't really stretch the
seem, but has that knack for getting the first down, like he can see the
Yellow Line on the field.

8.7

91

Brandon
Tate-
6-1, 195,

WR/KR

North
Carolina

A 2nd Round
talent who will drop to the 3rd or 4th Round because of injury.

Tate
was a dynamic big player receiver in College. He was considered a big time
talent who blew out his knew last season. He was considered a better
prospect than teammate Hakeem Nicks, right up to the point he blew out his
knee. He is also a dynamic Kick Returner.

8.7

92

Johnny
Knox- 5-11,
186, 4.34

WR

Abilene
Christian

Tiny tiny
guy who needs to add some muscle to play in NFL.

Knox is a
super fast super smooth small school WR, who ran the fastest
unofficial time at the Combine, 4.24.He has good hands and was very
productive in college, but he is tiny.

8.7

93

Corey
Irvin-
6-3, 296, 4.9, 24 Reps, 25", 4.66 SS,

DT/NT

Georgia

A
big thumper. Still more run stuffer than passrusher.

8.7

94

Zack
Follett- 6-2 1/8,
238, 4.75

LB

California

Flash and
dash Outside Linebacker with good production. best position could be a Sam
in a Tampa Two. He garnered 87 TKL, 23 TFL, and 10.5 Sacks last season.

An inside
plugger who gets by more with quickness and hands rather than bilk and
strength.

8.7

97

Orion
Martin- 6-2.5, 250

OLB/DE

Virginia
Tech

Pure
passrusher who must improve strength and consistency. Has a knack for
playing on the other side of the line of scrimmage. Had an impressive 23.5
TFL over the past two season

Martin
does a nice job of playing on the other side of the Line Of Scrimmage. He
is stronger than his frame would indicate. Great passrusher. he is too
small to play DE, and his best position in the NFL will be as a rush LB in
a 3-4, or as a 3rd down rusher. Has some experience playing up in Techs hybrid
3-4. has a knack for making plays behind the LOS.

8.7

98

Terrence Taylor- 6-1.5 328, 37 Reps

NT/DT

Michigan

Nose
Tackle prospect who has enough quickness to hit the QB, occasionally.

Tall
thin Corner who is a great athlete. Gives too much separation on quick
cuts. Has an extra step in transition out of backpedal. Doesn't have the
smoothest backpedal. Not the quickest CB at the Senior Bowl. What he does
have is great closing speed, which he demonstrated a little too much
in drills. He gets himself out of position, but then gets himself back
into the play with his amazing closing speed. Had the closing speed at the
Senior Bowl. With a little patience, a ton of film study, and a lot of
technique work, he could develop into a nice CB. May be better suited as a
Cover Safety, where he won't be exposed by quick cuts as much, and his
ability to close on the ball could be a terrific weapon.

8.6

101

Fenuki
Tupou- 6-5 1/2,
328,

OT

Oregon

Will
not knock you down with athleticism, he will just knock you down.
Underrated prospect who is my super-sleeper at ORT. Could be an
interesting fit for a team looking for a RT/RG, like I don't know the
Pats.

Tupou
is a gigantic Left Tackle to gigantic to play Left Tackle. Has better feet
than given credit for, and didn't give a lot of ground in the passrusher
at Oregon. Probably better suited inside or at Right Tackle. Good run
blocker. Stands up a little high, but can impact and turn a D-End at will
when he is on. Has quicker feet, and a decent Kick-Step. The more I watch
him the more I like him. He scares me in Pass Protection because he looks
so big and awkward, but gets the job done, mostly. Can be inconsistent, especially
when facing speed.

8.6

102

Sherrod
Martin-
6-1,
198, 4.5

CB/FS

Troy

Super athletic
small school Safety who some see as a Corner in the NFL.

Martin comes
from the right College at the right time. He really looked good at the
Combine where his speed and athleticism really stood out.

8.6

103

Ricky
Jean-Francois- 6-2, 295

NT/DT

LSU

Big
Nose Tackle type, and with Wilfork's contract come due, looking at NT
might be the top priority come Draft time next year.

8.6

104

Emanuel
Cook- 5-10,
210

S

South
Carolina

An
aggressive short SS, who doesn't play the ball as well as you'd like.

8.7

105

Jasper
Brinkley- 6-1
5/8, 249, 4.7, 4.39 SS, 6.92 3-Cone,

ILB

South
Carolina

I am also
not a fan of Brinkley. He is a size guy who lost a lot when he hurt his
knee.

8.6

106

Troy
Kropog- 6-5 3/8,
315, 21 Reps

OLT/OG

Tulane

A zone
blocking prospect who might just be able to play OLT.

8.6

107

Jason
Watkins- 6-5 3/4, 319, 19 Reps,

ORT

Florida

Watkins
is an oddity. He is a big, huge, finesse, Right Tackle. He was long arms
and excellent feet, for a Right Tackle. He is not a Left Tackle. He could
be an interesting pick for the Pats in the 4th or 5th Round.

8.6

108

David
Veikune-
6-2 1/4,
255, 4.87

OLB/DE

Hawaii

Super hustling
passrusher, who showed up strong at the Senior Bowl and Combine.

Veikune is
pure hustle. The more I watch him the more I like him. He is all speed and
quickness. He has a good Chop, and can spin back inside . Plays with good
lean, and just naturally plays and stays low. Good change of direction
skills. Looks like a LB. He is a smart player, who knows how to set up OT
in Passrush. More physical than a guy his size should be. Has a great
burst off the line, and uses his quickness and Chop to get around the
edge. Good hand fighter. Has a good inside Chop move when OT reaches out
and grabs him.

8.6

109

Antoine
Caldwell- 6-3
3/8, 309, 23 Reps

OC

Alabama

Underrated
prospect who played well in the SEC for four years.

Caldwell
is a smart slow footed mauler. He is a smart player who plays with good
balance. Is a little limited athle tically, but the more I watch him the
more I like him. has 52 starts in the SEC. Plays tough and Alabama ran a
lot behind him.

8.6

110

Courtney
Green-
6-1, 214

FS

Rutgers

A
big Safety who can really hit and cover. Looks like a SS and plays
like a FS.

8.6

121

Brooks
Foster- 6'
1/2, 204, 4.45

WR

North
Carolina

Quick,
fast, and productive WR. Looks like he has worked his way into the late
2nd early 3rd area.

8.5

112

Ciron
Black- 6-5, 320

OLT

LSU

I
LT prospects who are 6-5 and under, because size matters. However, I
believe that he does have the feet to play LT in the NFL.

8.6

113

Nic
Harris- 6-2,
225, 4.8

OLB/SS

Oklahoma

He will
bring back memories of Roy Williams Only, he is faster, and a much better
athlete. And, maybe more importantly, he is much better at dropping
back in coverage.

8.5

114

Scott
McKillop-
6-1,
243,

ILB

Pittsburgh

Smart instinctual
ILB, who just seems to know where the ball is going.

McKillop is
a very underrated prospect who will be a second day bargain. Super tough
and super productive Inside Linebacker at Pitt. Despite all the big name
talent at the Senior Bowl, it was McKillop who earned the starting ILB
role come game time. Has amazing instincts and reacts to a run inside
faster than you can see, and boom he is filling the hole. Amazing read,
react, and fill LB. Understand gap responsibilities. Tackling machine.
Flies to the ball and arrive with good form and prejudice. When he
finds the ball he rarely makes a miss-tackle. He runs right though the
ball carrier, sticking his facemask right in the ribs of whoever has the
ball, and wraps up. Not the best athlete, and not the best in
coverage.

8.5

115

Tim
Jamison-
6-2 5/8, 265, 4.8

DE

Michigan

Big
strong DE. Stills plays the run better than the pass, but he showed he could
rush the passer a little at the Senior Bowl

8.5

116

Ellis
Langster- 5-9,
191,

CB

West
Virginia

Small tough
Cover Corner who reminds me of Ellis Hobbs.

8.5

117

Mike
Thomas- 5-8 187

WR

Arizona

Water
bug WR who can impossible to touch on the field sometimes. Seemed to get
open at will at the Senior Bowl.

Has
great quickness. Gets into and out of his cuts with terrific speed.
Displayed great hands at the Senior Bowl, and caught everything thrown his
way. He can stop on a dime and come back to the ball with such quickness
it is impossible to defend. Snatches the ball with his hands, and doesn't
allow the ball to get near his body. Has every skill and trait you want in
a WR, except he is tiny.

8.5

118

Mike
Mickens- 5-11, 170

CB

Cincinnati

Small
school Corner who has been lost I the shuffle a bit, with the amazing rise
of DRC and McKelvin. However, he may be the best press Corner in the
draft. And the last legit Number One Corner Prospect left.

8.6

119

Kory
Sheets-
5-11, 203, 4.47

RB

Purdue

Tough
and mean Running Back who seems to hate whoever he is playing.

Sheets
is an ultra-competitive slasher-back who will never surrender and never
quite. Runs with excellent speed and quickness. Uses shifts and cuts to
run with good elusiveness. The more I watch the more I like him. Will
lower his head and fight for every yard. Not a bid back, but runs with
good power, because he is so mean and competitive. Will lower his pads,
hit the line, and try to knock over everyone who gets in his way. Reminds
he of Priest Holmes. Hood Kick returner. Flashes excellent herky-jerky
speed. Doesn't like to run in a straight line for too long, which I always
like in a RB. Smart player. Excellent receiver, who had 108 career
receptions at Purdue. Had over 40 TDs as well. Like to smash into
defenders, and then spin off contact for a big yards a little
later.

8.5

120

Mitch
King-
6-2,
280,

DT/DE/LB

Iowa

Athletic
freak. He is to small to play D-Tackle, but to quick for O-Guards to
block. Looked unblockable at the Senior Bowl.

King is an
impossible player to evaluate. Dominated the Senior Bowl at D-Tackle at
6-2 270. I just cannot see him playing DT in the NFL, but he is such a
good interior rushing I hate to say he can't do it in the NFL. I finally
figure out who he reminds me of, Karl Mecklenburg- the old do everything
OLB/DE/DT for the Denver Broncos.

8.5

121

Austin
Collie- 6-2,
206, 4.6

CB

Clemson

Big productive WR. Looks like he has worked his way into the
2nd day.

Collie
is a late blooming late rising WR. He has the size, speed , and hands to
be a productive possession receiver. Runs excellent patterns and led the
NCAA's in receiving yards last season. Was an average receiver at BYU
until he exploded as a Junior when he garnered 1,538 Yards and 15 TDs on
105 Receptions.

8.5

122

Travis
Beckum-
6-3,
235,

H-Back

Wisconson

A 2nd Round
talent who will drop to the 3rd or 4th Round because of injury.

Beckum is a
pumped WR, who runs great patterns. However, his lack of size and knee
issues will cause him to drop further than he should.

8.7

123

Bruce
Johnson- 5-10,
185,

CB

Miami

Very small,
but plays with excellent speed.

8.5

124

Bear
Pascoe-
6-5, 257

TE

Fresno
St

Old
school Tight End. He may not test the seam, but he will knock you on you
ass.

Pascoe
first and foremost is a blocker. Naturally strong and blocks with good
leverage. Works on sustaining blocks and doesn't just to knock a guy backwards.
Show a good initial burst into defender and gives a good initials impact.
Moves his feet and can turn and seal D-End. A good receiver with good
hands, but doesn't have the speed to be a great receiver. 5th year Senior
who really stepped up his last two seasons as a receiver at Fresno. In his
junior and senior years combined he garnered 953 yards and 8 TDs on 95 Catches,
not bad for a block first Tight End. The more I watch him the
more I like him. He needs to bend his knee a little better when blocking.
Not a knock down blocker, but a guy who works hard to sustain the blocks,
and never gives up. Runs well, and knows how to use his body to get open.
Can impact the defender than turn around and snag the ball out of the air.
Knows how to find the hole in the zone. Runs a good Drag-route, Can test
the seam, but doesn't have enough speed to really stretch it.

8.5

125

Alex
Boone- 6-7,
325

OT

Ohio
ST

Huge
man who plays Left Tackle for The Ohio State, but have to move to Right
Tackle in the NFL. If you don't watch the Ohio USC game, then you are
not a Draftnic!!!!

8.5

126

Richard
Quinn-
6-4,
260, 4.88,

TE

North
Carolina

Quinn is a
super tough blocking Tight End, who has better hands than he is given
credit for.

Quinn has
the reputation for being the best in line blocker in the draft. Plus, he
has great hands, and can snag the ball out of the air with his hands. He
was not utilized a lot in the passing game at North Carolina, because they
had three great WRs who could all go in the first day of the Draft, but he
can catch the ball. He also is a good pass blocker, and often chipped in
blockign on passing downs.

8.5

127

Donald
Washington-
6', 197, 4.49, 45", 11"3"

CB

Clemson

A
combine wonder who exploded off the floor in Indy, literally with a
45" Vertical leap and an 11'3" broad jump.

8.5

128

Quan
Cosby- 5-8.6,
191,

WR

Texas

Small WR.
HAs all the skills you want at the WR position, but he sure is short.

Cosby
showed up at the Senior Bowl much shorter than I remembered. Ultra quick.
Can really gain separation with his great quick feet and his quick cuts.
Runs good patterns. Productive at Texas. Tough little guy, and take a
lickin' and keep on tickin'. He can hold onto the ball when the DB just
crushes him.

8.5

121

Arian
Foster- 6',
232,

RB

Tennessee

Big tough
RB, who has everything you want in a power running, but fumbles. Runs like
Eddie George.

Foster
is strong and tough, and can really punish a defense. Good prospect, who
is very well built. Runs with good strength and foot quickness. He keeps
on chooglin'. Gets low, and makes quick sharp lateral cuts. Not super
elusive, but is much more elusive than you would think for a jacked-up 232
pound back. Has good hands, and is a great weapon on Screens. Follows
blockers well, and knows who to cut off their backside. Runs tough, and is
very hard to bring down. A little to hard, because he has everything you
want in a big back, but he fumbles. He can be completely dominating a
defense, and then all of a sudden boom, a fumble and his is on the bench.

8.5

130

James
Davis- 5-11,
195, 4.45

RB

Clemson

It's tough
to pick a back in the First who is sharing the backfield with a guy who
could be better, and most likely will be a First next year as well. Looked
terrible at Senior Bowl and may not be drafted.

8.5

131

TonyCarter-
5-8, 196

CB

Clemson

Super
aggressive CB. Size is an issue, but every time I saw him play I was
impressed. Will have to prove he is more than a Nickel Corner on the next
level.

8.5

132

Trevard
Lindley- 5-11,
180,

CB

Kentucky

Needs to be
much more physical, but he looks so natural in coverage that there has to
be a place for him in the NFL.